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Apple patent shows ideas for crack-resistant iPhone airbags
Nov 18th, 2011
Good news for the Donald LeBuhns of the world, newly uncovered patents filed by Apple show the company has been thinking about upping durability for portables. Future iOS devices may even be getting little airbags installed to prevent your precious mobile electronics from shattering on the first drop. (Source: Digital Trends) -
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